Chapter 31
Richard could tell there was a palpable tension in the air as he sat in the suite with Maria standing beside him with her head down.

Though she tried to hide it, he could tell that something was bothering her and from all indications, it had to do with the man seated away from him.

A frown graced Richard's visage as he turned to regard the man.

Maria was an invaluable employee for him and he wouldn't take lightly anything that could affect her morale which was why he did his best to ensure her comfort yet some man came in and put a dent in that.

Richard spoke up. "Who are you?"

"Oh, didn't Maria introduce me?" The man retorted with a sneer.

The man spoke with disdain as he looked down on Richard and seemed to enjoy Maria's uncomfortable state.

"I didn't bother to ask her. So tell me, who are you?"

"Tch, call me Derek. My friends call me Viper though."

"I don't care." Richard curtly replied earning a frown from Derek.

Ignoring the stare thrown his way, Richard continued. "Maria told me
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